Brooklynite Halama released by the Brewers

Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers released former Bishop Ford HS and St. Francis College standout John Halama. The 38 year-old Halama was signed to a minor league contract in the offseason and was a non-roster invitee to spring training. Halama spent nine seasons in the majors, posting a record of 56-48, appearing in the 2000 and 2001 playoffs with the Seattle Mariners. Halama is pictured left speaking at the GNYSAA Lou Demartino Baseball Clinic in December of 2009.

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Area professional baseball players return to give back at clinic

Current area professional baseball players returned to their roots this Saturday to give back to the next generation of New York City baseball talent at the 3rd annual Lou DeMartino GNYSAA Baseball Clinic. On hand to assist at the clinic were four local professionals, John Halama (Milwaukee Brewers - 9 season in MLB), Pedro Beato (Baltimore Orioles - 1st Round Pick), James Jones (Seattle Marines - 4th Round Pick) and Matt Rizzotti (Philadelphia Phillies - 6th Round Pick). To read more about how our local professionals got involved, read the entire article at Examiner.com.

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3rd Annual GNSYAA Lou DeMartino Memorial Christmas Baseball Clinic Dec 26, 2009 at John Jay College

Even though there is snow outside, Spring Training is only two months away. New York City upstarts have a chance to sharpen their skills at the 3rd Annual Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance's Lou Demartino Memorial Christmas Baseball Clinic at John Jay College on December 26th, 2009 from 9am-1pm.
Instructors will include New York City homegrown talent including former Major League pitcher John Halama and prospects Pedro Beato, Matt Rizzotti and James Jones.
The clinic will serve area youngsters ages 11-18. Admission is free, but registration is limited. To register for the clinic, contact tsylvester@ymcanyc.org

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